Sabres sign Crawford

‘The 20- year-old led Ontario Hockey League defensemen in scoring, establishing career highs in points (70), assists (59) and goals (11) in 68 games with the Barrie Colts and Saginaw Spirit. Crawford was named to the OHL’s First All-Star Team and was selected as the league’s Best Offensive Defenseman in the OHL Coaches Poll. He finished second in voting for OHL Defenseman of the Year.’